Dorn Spinal Therapy
Diagnostic testing for thoracolumbar conditions is similar to that for the cervical spine. Plain radiographs (AP, lateral, and oblique views) can be obtained (Fig. 31-15). CT, MRI, or myelography may be indicated in patients with worsening neurologic deficits or a suspected systemic cause of back pain, such as infection or neoplasm. These imaging studies are also useful when referral for surgery is considered.
Table 31-2 Normal Range of Movement: Thoracolumbar Spine
Motion |
Range |
Flexion |
0-80 degrees |
Extension |
0-20 degrees |
Lateral bend |
0-35 degrees |
Rotation |
0-45 degrees |
Modified from Carr AJ, Harnden A. Orthopedics in Primary Care. Newton, Mass, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997. |
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